It is now known that exposure to alcohol in utero produces a wide spectrum of morphological and behavioural outcomes in the offspring, commonly referred as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). A large body of literature documents cognitive deficits and behavioural-emotional difficulties in children with FASD. Researchers have found that individuals with FASD often experience a range of adverse life outcomes, called secondary disabilities, which include disrupted school experience, troubles with the law, confinement, inappropriate sexual behaviours on repeated occasions, and alcohol/drug related problems. Additionally, despite considerable data published on cognitive and behavioural disabilities in children with FASD, relatively little information is available on behavioural or pharmacological interventions for alcohol affected children. This paper will provide a comprehensive review of the neuropsychological and behavioural effects of prenatal alcohol exposure, including a discussion of the emerging neurobehavioral profile. Finally, we will summarize published intervention studies of FASD focusing on their strengths and weaknesses.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): neurobehavioral profile, indications for diagnosis and treatment / Giovanna, Coriale; Daniela, Fiorentino; F., Di Lauro; R., Marchitelli; B., Scalese; M., Fiore; M., Maviglia; Ceccanti, Mauro. - In: RIVISTA DI PSICHIATRIA. - ISSN 0035-6484. - STAMPA. - 48:5(2013), pp. 359-369. [10.1708/1356.15062]

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): neurobehavioral profile, indications for diagnosis and treatment

CECCANTI, Mauro
2013

Abstract

It is now known that exposure to alcohol in utero produces a wide spectrum of morphological and behavioural outcomes in the offspring, commonly referred as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). A large body of literature documents cognitive deficits and behavioural-emotional difficulties in children with FASD. Researchers have found that individuals with FASD often experience a range of adverse life outcomes, called secondary disabilities, which include disrupted school experience, troubles with the law, confinement, inappropriate sexual behaviours on repeated occasions, and alcohol/drug related problems. Additionally, despite considerable data published on cognitive and behavioural disabilities in children with FASD, relatively little information is available on behavioural or pharmacological interventions for alcohol affected children. This paper will provide a comprehensive review of the neuropsychological and behavioural effects of prenatal alcohol exposure, including a discussion of the emerging neurobehavioral profile. Finally, we will summarize published intervention studies of FASD focusing on their strengths and weaknesses.
2013
neuro-behavioral profile; differential diagnosis; neurobihavior; psychopharmacology; neuropsychological problems; diagnosis; fetal alcohol syndrome spectrum disorders (fads); fasd; behavioral approaches
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): neurobehavioral profile, indications for diagnosis and treatment / Giovanna, Coriale; Daniela, Fiorentino; F., Di Lauro; R., Marchitelli; B., Scalese; M., Fiore; M., Maviglia; Ceccanti, Mauro. - In: RIVISTA DI PSICHIATRIA. - ISSN 0035-6484. - STAMPA. - 48:5(2013), pp. 359-369. [10.1708/1356.15062]
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